Shows
The Musical InnertubeNick Roman talks baseball with John and DonJust three old friends - and baseball fans - sitting around talking about what they like and don't like about the 2024 season at the All-Star break. And about the best and worst baseball parks.2024-07-2353 minThe Musical InnertubeNick Roman talks baseball with John and DonJust three old friends - and baseball fans - sitting around talking about what they like and don't like about the 2024 season at the All-Star break. And about the best and worst baseball parks.2024-07-2353 min
The Musical InnertubeMat Kaplan asks the questions in Episode 100Guest Host Mat Kaplan takes us through the maze that is the minds of John Timpane and Don Rooney, to find out what has made the podcast tick all these years. (Be sure to check for ticks when it's done!)2023-05-1637 minThe Musical InnertubeMat Kaplan asks the questions in Episode 100Guest Host Mat Kaplan takes us through the maze that is the minds of John Timpane and Don Rooney, to find out what has made the podcast tick all these years. (Be sure to check for ticks when it's done!)2023-05-1637 min
The Musical InnertubeTad and Jerry and Chip and DaleThese two gumshoes can gather all the clues and tell us if the new Chip and Dale movie is worth seeing. No, not Don and John! Tad Stones was around for the first Rescue Rangers series, and Jerry Beck has made a living out of studying cartoons.2022-06-0746 min
The Musical InnertubeMykhailo talks about the war in UkraineMeet Mykhailo. He's an American with a background in special ops and battleground medicine, who has close ties to Ukraine. Listen as he tells John and Don what he saw during his recent time in that war-torn country. If you'd like to help, Mykhailo recommends https://helpukraine.center2022-05-3131 min
The Musical InnertubePatty KimElection 2022 mania is underway! But the real interesting stuff happens after someone is elected to office. Pennsylvania State Representative Patty Kim tells Don and John about the ups and downs of being elected to public service. (Unfortunately, she can't fix Don's parking tickets....)2022-05-2429 minThe Musical InnertubePatty KimElection 2022 mania is underway! But the real interesting stuff happens after someone is elected to office. Pennsylvania State Representative Patty Kim tells Don and John about the ups and downs of being elected to public service. (Unfortunately, she can't fix Don's parking tickets....)2022-05-2429 min
The Musical InnertubeJill Sherer Murray's Big Wild LoveTwo years ago, Jill Sherer Murray released her book "Big Wild Love" just as the pandemic got underway. Publicity and her book tour were suddenly gone! In a talk with John and Don last year, Jill told the story of how she got through that trauma with some cookies and some Big Wild Love -- and described how you, too, can get through by letting go. 2022-05-1743 min
The Musical InnertubeDava Sobel - The poetry in science, and the science of poetry"To be, or not to be..." Poetry, sure, but also the dilemma faced by Schrodinger's cat. Meet Dava Sobel, who curates a magazine column where poetry blends with science. (Both poetry and science have met Don and John, but they won't admit it...)2022-05-0337 min
The Musical InnertubeMike Hingson Talks Vintage Radio ProgramsWe at the Musical Innertube love radio, and so does Mike Hingson, who takes us back to the time not that long ago when radio flourished as an entertainment medium. (When they were on the air, Don and John flushed radio as an entertainment medium.)2022-04-1951 min
The Musical InnertubeFrank Ferrante's Evening with Groucho, and a life in the theaterHe's been Pseudolus, Max Prince, and the one, the only, Groucho! Frank Ferrante talks with Don and onetime Philadelphia Inquirer theater critic John about his life in the theater and his evening as Groucho, captured on film and playing on PBS this month. Check it out at eveningwithgroucho.com2022-04-1251 min
The Musical InnertubeDr. Seema Khosla Springs Forward with Info on DSTTired of springing forward and falling back? So is the U.S. Senate, apparently. But is permanent DST the best option? And why do we get so frazzled by time changes? Sleep expert Dr. Seema Khosla provides the answers for sleepyheads Don and John.2022-04-0533 min
The Musical InnertubeDavid LoudThe Musical Innertube gets musical with David Loud! He shares stories with Don and John about his time as a Broadway actor, pianist, conductor, arranger - and a person dealing with Parkinson's disease. The details are in his book, Facing the Music (Facing the Music | Book by David Loud | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster (simonandschuster.com)2022-03-2946 min
The Musical InnertubePaul Offit's Vaccine UpdateWhen the CDC needed advice on the COIVID vaccines, one of the people they turned to was Paul Offit. Here Paul gives John and Don a review of the COVID vaccine story and a look ahead to its future.2022-03-1536 min
The Musical InnertubeJerry Beck and the History of CartoonsBe vewwwy quiet...Don and John are talking with Jerry Beck, cartoon lover and historian! Listen in for tales of 'toons, from the arrival of sound to the enhancement of CGI. (By the way, John's the one wearing Mickey Mouse ears, and Don's the one wearing CG underwear.)2022-03-0847 minThe Musical InnertubeJerry Beck and the History of CartoonsBe vewwwy quiet...Don and John are talking with Jerry Beck, cartoon lover and historian! Listen in for tales of 'toons, from the arrival of sound to the enhancement of CGI. (By the way, John's the one wearing Mickey Mouse ears, and Don's the one wearing CG underwear.)2022-03-0847 min
The Musical InnertubeThe Musical Innertube - Blast from the Past - Tad StonesFrom 2020 - Don and John get dangerous with Tad Stones, who worked for Disney animation at the dawn of TV's Disney Afternoon. Hear stories about the development of Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers (originally supposed to be mice!) and the origin story of Tad's creation, Darkwing Duck!2022-02-2253 min
The Musical InnertubeBlast from the Past - Katherine HillFrom 2020: John and Don talk with author Katherine Hill, whose new book, "A Short Move," follows the career of a football player and the family and friends that surround him. There's even some discussion about his brain. (Don was slightly disappointed that it has nothing to do with zombies.) Read Katherine's book: https://www.amazon.com/Short-Move-Katherine-Hill/dp/163246103X2022-02-0840 minThe Musical InnertubeBlast from the Past - Katherine HillFrom 2020: John and Don talk with author Katherine Hill, whose new book, "A Short Move," follows the career of a football player and the family and friends that surround him. There's even some discussion about his brain. (Don was slightly disappointed that it has nothing to do with zombies.) Read Katherine's book: https://www.amazon.com/Short-Move-Katherine-Hill/dp/163246103X2022-02-0840 min
The Musical InnertubeMary Lyon's Hollywood MomentsHolly would, and Mary did! Mary Lyon worked in Los Angeles radio for decades as a news and entertainment reporter. Here are some of the entertaining stories Mary gathered on the beat! (Don and John are just beat.)2022-01-2544 min
The Musical InnertubeTake 50 - A Look Back"What a long, strange trip it's been." A phrase perfectly suited to Don and John, who are "deadheads" in EVERY sense of the word. Join our hosts as they walk you back through 50 episodes. (Just make sure you don't trip while walking backwards.)2022-01-1840 minThe Musical InnertubeTake 50 - A Look Back"What a long, strange trip it's been." A phrase perfectly suited to Don and John, who are "deadheads" in EVERY sense of the word. Join our hosts as they walk you back through 50 episodes. (Just make sure you don't trip while walking backwards.)2022-01-1840 min
The Musical InnertubeArt Caplan on the Messages of COVIDHow long to quarantine? Mask or no mask? Open schools or remote learning? Bioethicist Art Caplan answers all your COVID questions and says the messaging on COVID should be a little clearer and more direct. (You know, like John and Don, only not as silly.)2022-01-1137 min
The Musical InnertubeDavid Zucchino reveals Wilmington's LieHave you heard about the only successful terrorist overthrow of an established local government in America? David Zucchino, author of the Pulitzer prize-winning "Wilmington's Lie," talks with John and Don about what happened in 1898 and how it still resonates today.2021-12-0744 min
The Musical InnertubeNancy Ryan Bounces BackNancy Ryan was a morning radio fixture in Harrisburg, PA, for 25 years at country station Bob 94.9. Then, one of those mornings, she became the victim of a budget cut. Nancy tells Don and John how she bounced back.2021-11-3031 min
The Musical InnertubeCory Hutcheson's Thanksgiving LoreWhy do we eat turkey on Thanksgiving? How did Black Friday get started? Did America really celebrate Thanksgiving in April? And are we REALLY that thankful for Don and John? Folklore expert Cory Hutcheson has all the answers!2021-11-2538 min
The Musical InnertubeSweeny Murti Talkin' Baseball Coaches, Players, Owners, and MoneyA baseball team has lots of coaches. What do they do, and why are so many of them getting fired this year? Sweeny Murti talks about coaches, why minor leaguers are important, and what to expect this offseason. (Bet on this: Don and John will not be hired as coaches.) Listen to Sweeny's interview with the Yankees coaches who were let go at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfan-baseball-insiders/id1556722547?i=10005386162842021-11-1646 min
The Musical InnertubeZookeeper Christie Yurkovic talks to the animalsHip-checked by a llama! Hit on by a lemur! Zookeeper Christie Yurkovic has some tales to tell about mingling with animals. Now that she's talked with Don and John, she has new tales to tell about mingling with animals.... Check out these websites: Association of Zoos and Aquariums - https://www.aza.org/ American Association of Zookeepers - https://aazk.org/ https://www.stlzoo.org/animals/soyouwanttobeazookeeper 2021-11-0936 min
The Musical InnertubeJournalist Nicki Weisensee Egan talks about Bill Cosby's trial, release and accusersAnother of Bill Cosby's accusers, Lili Bernard, has filed suit, accusing him of drugging and raping her. Nicole Weisensee Egan, author of the book CHASING COSBY, covered both of Cosby's trials, and talks with John and Don about Lili and his other victims, the twisted logic of Cosby's release from prison and the bad precedent it sets.2021-10-1934 min
The Musical InnertubeChick Russell and the Dark RidesHow is it that "dark" rides at theme parks are put together by a fellow with such a sunny disposition? Meet Chick Russell, creator of rides featuring Harry Potter, the Transformers, and Mario. (The Don and John ride is so dark you can't see it....)2021-10-1142 min
The Musical InnertubeThe Weather Channel's Carl Parker talks Climate Change on the Musical Innertube"A code red for humanity:" fire, floods, extreme heat, and a lack of ice at the poles. Can we reverse climate change? Weather Channel meteorologist Carl Parker has some answers and ideas in this Musical Innertube. Don and John just have huge electric bills. Read the Climate report https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/downloads/report/IPCC_AR6_WGI_SPM.pdf For solutions, there’s this: https://www.drawdown.org/solutions/table-of-solutions 2021-08-2437 min
The Musical InnertubeKiki Soto talks Salsa music and Alma Del Barrio with Don and JohnSalsa, the condiment -- it's mild, it's spicy, it's hot. Salsa, the music -- it's mild, it's spicy, it's hot -- it's all types of Latin music wrapped up in one name. And nobody delivers salsa music like Alma Del Barrio, the 48 year-old weekend radio dynamo on KXLU in Los Angeles. Don and John talk with Alma founding member Kiki Soto about the show and the salsa. 2021-08-1242 minThe Musical InnertubeKiki Soto talks Salsa music and Alma Del Barrio with Don and JohnSalsa, the condiment -- it's mild, it's spicy, it's hot. Salsa, the music -- it's mild, it's spicy, it's hot -- it's all types of Latin music wrapped up in one name. And nobody delivers salsa music like Alma Del Barrio, the 48 year-old weekend radio dynamo on KXLU in Los Angeles. Don and John talk with Alma founding member Kiki Soto about the show and the salsa. 2021-08-1242 min
The Musical InnertubeJulie McKelvey attempts to reach the top of Denali in her quest of the Seven SummitsJulie McKelvey is attempting to climb the world's seven tallest mountains. Last month, she attempted the summit of Denali in Alaska -- and she missed it by a foot. Her foot. Don and John talk to Julie about what happened and about her plans to go to the top of the bottom of the world.2021-07-2938 min
The Musical InnertubeJohn and Don let go with Jill Sherer MurrayAuthor, advisor and TEDx-talker Jill Sherer Murray shows John and Don how letting go can led to new paths -- and sometimes a whole new life. Also, you'll discover why we almost named this episode, "I paid good money for that shaman!"2021-07-1543 minThe Musical InnertubeJohn and Don let go with Jill Sherer MurrayAuthor, advisor and TEDx-talker Jill Sherer Murray shows John and Don how letting go can led to new paths -- and sometimes a whole new life. Also, you'll discover why we almost named this episode, "I paid good money for that shaman!"2021-07-1543 min
The Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk culture and politics with Ron BrownsteinRon Brownstein, Senior Editor at Atlantic Magazine and Senior Political Analyst for CNN, has written a book about how 1974 was a watershed year for culture and politics in Los Angeles. --Wait!! Don and John were living and working in L.A. in 1974! Coincidence? I think not!2021-07-0842 minThe Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk culture and politics with Ron BrownsteinRon Brownstein, Senior Editor at Atlantic Magazine and Senior Political Analyst for CNN, has written a book about how 1974 was a watershed year for culture and politics in Los Angeles. --Wait!! Don and John were living and working in L.A. in 1974! Coincidence? I think not!2021-07-0842 min
The Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk "Mare of Easttown" and other Philly things with Ellen GrayHead on down to your local Wawa for a hoagie and some wooder ice, as John and Don talk with former Philadelphia Inquirer TV critic Ellen Gray. They'll be discussing all the Philadelphia quirks and references in the HBO murder mystery "Mare of Easttown." It's more fun than a vegan cheesesteak!2021-06-1040 minThe Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk "Mare of Easttown" and other Philly things with Ellen GrayHead on down to your local Wawa for a hoagie and some wooder ice, as John and Don talk with former Philadelphia Inquirer TV critic Ellen Gray. They'll be discussing all the Philadelphia quirks and references in the HBO murder mystery "Mare of Easttown." It's more fun than a vegan cheesesteak!2021-06-1040 min
The Musical InnertubeDon and John talkin' baseball and 61* with Sweeny MurtiJohn and Don are huge baseball fans, and so is Sweeny Murti of WFAN Radio and the New York Yankees. Listen in as Sweeny tells the Innertube boys about his hour with Billy Crystal, Tom Jane, and Barry Pepper, the boys of 61*.2021-05-2041 minThe Musical InnertubeDon and John talkin' baseball and 61* with Sweeny MurtiJohn and Don are huge baseball fans, and so is Sweeny Murti of WFAN Radio and the New York Yankees. Listen in as Sweeny tells the Innertube boys about his hour with Billy Crystal, Tom Jane, and Barry Pepper, the boys of 61*.2021-05-2041 min
The Musical InnertubeJohn and Don chat again with bio-ethicist Art CaplanJohn and Don re-unite with Art Caplan, the Mitty Professor of Bioethics at New York University Langone Medical Center, to get the hows and whys of vaccine hesitancy and herd immunity. But, unfortunately, no Bill Gates divorce jokes. Darn!2021-05-1330 minThe Musical InnertubeJohn and Don chat again with bio-ethicist Art CaplanJohn and Don re-unite with Art Caplan, the Mitty Professor of Bioethics at New York University Langone Medical Center, to get the hows and whys of vaccine hesitancy and herd immunity. But, unfortunately, no Bill Gates divorce jokes. Darn!2021-05-1330 min
The Musical InnertubeJohn and Don go to Mars with Bruce Betts(Please hum Star Trek theme) Bruce Betts, Chief Scientist of the Planetary Society, takes John and Don where no Musical Innertube has gone before (except maybe our first episode with Mat Kaplan)! To Mars! In an airplane!2021-04-2934 minThe Musical InnertubeJohn and Don go to Mars with Bruce Betts(Please hum Star Trek theme) Bruce Betts, Chief Scientist of the Planetary Society, takes John and Don where no Musical Innertube has gone before (except maybe our first episode with Mat Kaplan)! To Mars! In an airplane!2021-04-2934 min
The Musical InnertubeDon and John scale the heights with Julie McKelveyDon and John talk with Julie McKelvey, who's climbing the seven highest mountains in the world! She's doing it for a sense of accomplishment AND for a good cause. SPOILER: if you'd like to pledge as Julie climbs Denali, go here: https://pledge.giftofsound.org/summitforsounddenali 2021-04-2236 minThe Musical InnertubeDon and John scale the heights with Julie McKelveyDon and John talk with Julie McKelvey, who's climbing the seven highest mountains in the world! She's doing it for a sense of accomplishment AND for a good cause. SPOILER: if you'd like to pledge as Julie climbs Denali, go here: https://pledge.giftofsound.org/summitforsounddenali 2021-04-2236 min
The Musical InnertubeDon and John talk COVID with teachers Abby Mahone and Courtney HartMaking a return appearance to the Musical Innertube is educator Abby Mahone, who, along with fellow educator Courtney Hart, tells Don and John how students, teachers and parents in their school are coping with COVID.2021-03-1134 minThe Musical InnertubeDon and John talk COVID with teachers Abby Mahone and Courtney HartMaking a return appearance to the Musical Innertube is educator Abby Mahone, who, along with fellow educator Courtney Hart, tells Don and John how students, teachers and parents in their school are coping with COVID.2021-03-1134 min
The Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk with Mike Hingson about living without sight and surviving a disasterDon and John talk to old friend Mike Hingson, who is many things: author, motivational speaker, and someone who survived the collapse of the World Trade Center on September 11th of 2001 by walking down the stairs from the 78th floor with the help of his guide dog Roselle.2021-01-2845 minThe Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk with Mike Hingson about living without sight and surviving a disasterDon and John talk to old friend Mike Hingson, who is many things: author, motivational speaker, and someone who survived the collapse of the World Trade Center on September 11th of 2001 by walking down the stairs from the 78th floor with the help of his guide dog Roselle.2021-01-2845 min
The Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk Philadelphia architecture with Inga SaffronWhat can a city's architecture tell us about its health and growth? John and Don find out by talking with the Philadelphia Inquirer's Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic Inga Saffron, who talks about her city and trends in general.2021-01-0743 minThe Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk Philadelphia architecture with Inga SaffronWhat can a city's architecture tell us about its health and growth? John and Don find out by talking with the Philadelphia Inquirer's Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic Inga Saffron, who talks about her city and trends in general.2021-01-0743 min
The Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk about the end of (pandemic) days with Art CaplanFinish off 2020 with John and Don and bio-ethicist Art Caplan, who, like all of us, wants the pandemic to be over -- he's just not optimistic about that happening right away.2020-12-3124 minThe Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk about the end of (pandemic) days with Art CaplanFinish off 2020 with John and Don and bio-ethicist Art Caplan, who, like all of us, wants the pandemic to be over -- he's just not optimistic about that happening right away.2020-12-3124 min
The Musical InnertubeDon and John talk tradition with folklorist Dr. Corey HutchesonAs you sit around the Christmas tree, sipping egg nog and munching on candied yams, did you ever wonder why we bring a tree into the house at Christmas? Why do we eat particular foods at Christmas? And what's the deal with Santa? Don and John get the happy holiday answers from folklorist Dr. Cory Hutcheson. 2020-12-2438 minThe Musical InnertubeDon and John talk tradition with folklorist Dr. Corey HutchesonAs you sit around the Christmas tree, sipping egg nog and munching on candied yams, did you ever wonder why we bring a tree into the house at Christmas? Why do we eat particular foods at Christmas? And what's the deal with Santa? Don and John get the happy holiday answers from folklorist Dr. Cory Hutcheson. 2020-12-2438 min
The Musical InnertubeJohn and Don reconnect with vaccine expert Dr. Paul OffitThankfully, we're entering the vaccine phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. It's the job of the FDA's Vaccine Advisory Committee to recommend the authorization of those vaccines. John and Don reconnect with vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit, who's a member of the Advisory Committee, to talk about what vaccines are available, how they work and whether or not this is the beginning of the end of the pandemic.2020-12-1736 minThe Musical InnertubeJohn and Don reconnect with vaccine expert Dr. Paul OffitThankfully, we're entering the vaccine phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. It's the job of the FDA's Vaccine Advisory Committee to recommend the authorization of those vaccines. John and Don reconnect with vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit, who's a member of the Advisory Committee, to talk about what vaccines are available, how they work and whether or not this is the beginning of the end of the pandemic.2020-12-1736 min
The Musical InnertubeDon and John talk business with Jay BaerThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed most everything, especially the way we do business -- we never used to have "contactless delivery," right? Don and John talk with business consultant and keynote speaker Jay Baer about the future of this brave new retail world.2020-12-1036 minThe Musical InnertubeDon and John talk business with Jay BaerThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed most everything, especially the way we do business -- we never used to have "contactless delivery," right? Don and John talk with business consultant and keynote speaker Jay Baer about the future of this brave new retail world.2020-12-1036 min
The Musical InnertubeDon and John hear voices as they talk with Cristina PucelliIs it fun being a cartoon voiceover artist? You bet! Is it tough getting a job as a cartoon voiceover artist? You bet! Join Don and John as they spend a few delightful minutes talking with Cristina Pucelli, who takes us through the twists and turns of her magical profession (not the least of which was talking with Don and John....)2020-12-0341 minThe Musical InnertubeDon and John hear voices as they talk with Cristina PucelliIs it fun being a cartoon voiceover artist? You bet! Is it tough getting a job as a cartoon voiceover artist? You bet! Join Don and John as they spend a few delightful minutes talking with Cristina Pucelli, who takes us through the twists and turns of her magical profession (not the least of which was talking with Don and John....)2020-12-0341 min
The Musical InnertubeThe Musical InnertubeThis Thursday, join Don and John as they talk with Luann Loud and Patrick and Hazel and a screaming monkey -- characters straight from the brain and mouth of voice artist Cristina Pucelli. Find out how a delightful person with a whimsical talent loves every minute of working in a demanding profession -- to say nothing of the time she spent with Don and John...2020-12-0102 min
The Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk with Mary and Mat about how the Musical Innertube came to beTo celebrate Thanksgiving, we gathered some of the Musical Innertube family around the table (virtually, of course!) to spin old family legends about how the Musical Innertube came to be, lo these many years ago. (And, like in the Marvel movies, stick around after the credits for a musical surprise!)2020-11-2657 min
The Musical InnertubeDon and John get pointers from Dr. Abby Mahone about how to talk elections with small childrenIt's been hard for adults to wrap their heads around the 2020 election, let alone small children. Don and John talk with educator Dr. Abby Mahone, who gives advice on how to talk with toddlers about the election and politics in general. (And our hosts give a shining example of how to take turns.)2020-11-1934 minThe Musical InnertubeDon and John get pointers from Dr. Abby Mahone about how to talk elections with small childrenIt's been hard for adults to wrap their heads around the 2020 election, let alone small children. Don and John talk with educator Dr. Abby Mahone, who gives advice on how to talk with toddlers about the election and politics in general. (And our hosts give a shining example of how to take turns.)2020-11-1934 minThe Musical InnertubeThe Musical InnertubeFind it hard to wrap your head around the 2020 election? Imagine you're in pre-school, or grade school. How does a parent or teacher explain all that to a young child? This Thursday, Don and John talk with Dr. Abby Mahone, an educator and parent with some tips that might help.2020-11-1702 min
The Musical InnertubeDon and John talk with podcasting expert Amanda MayoSo you want to start a podcast? Well, lend an ear to this Innertube, as Don and John talk with Amanda Mayo, who's made a career out of helping people start podcasts. Listen for some great tips (but keep in mind that Don and John were asking questions for purely selfish, Innertube-advancing reasons).2020-11-1245 minThe Musical InnertubeDon and John talk with podcasting expert Amanda MayoSo you want to start a podcast? Well, lend an ear to this Innertube, as Don and John talk with Amanda Mayo, who's made a career out of helping people start podcasts. Listen for some great tips (but keep in mind that Don and John were asking questions for purely selfish, Innertube-advancing reasons).2020-11-1245 min
The Musical InnertubeDon And John Talk with Lori Serratelli about CASAKids in foster care can have a rough journey. Don and John talk with Lori Serratelli, a lawyer, judge and advocate who has helped set up the Court Appointed Special Advocates program in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. CASA volunteers work with one child or sibling group at a time to make sure they get what they need as they move through the system.2020-10-2939 minThe Musical InnertubeDon And John Talk with Lori Serratelli about CASAKids in foster care can have a rough journey. Don and John talk with Lori Serratelli, a lawyer, judge and advocate who has helped set up the Court Appointed Special Advocates program in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. CASA volunteers work with one child or sibling group at a time to make sure they get what they need as they move through the system.2020-10-2939 min
The Musical InnertubeDon and John talk with radio news anchor Robert LangWhat are the challenges facing radio newscasters in today's 24-hour, non-stop news cycle? There are fewer of them, and there's more to do. Join Don and John for a chat with WBAL Radio news anchor Robert Lang for some answers and a bit of speculation.2020-10-1539 minThe Musical InnertubeDon and John talk with radio news anchor Robert LangWhat are the challenges facing radio newscasters in today's 24-hour, non-stop news cycle? There are fewer of them, and there's more to do. Join Don and John for a chat with WBAL Radio news anchor Robert Lang for some answers and a bit of speculation.2020-10-1539 min
The Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk pandemic with bio-ethicist Art CaplanJohn and Don talk with bio-ethicist Art Caplan about how America is handling the COVID-19 pandemic. What's the best way to handle personal interactions? How do we avoid superspreader events? And, most importantly, should John and Don be on a panel that determines when the COVID-19 vaccine is released? 2020-09-1038 minThe Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk pandemic with bio-ethicist Art CaplanJohn and Don talk with bio-ethicist Art Caplan about how America is handling the COVID-19 pandemic. What's the best way to handle personal interactions? How do we avoid superspreader events? And, most importantly, should John and Don be on a panel that determines when the COVID-19 vaccine is released? 2020-09-1038 min
The Musical InnertubeDon and John talk "food deserts" with Mike MitchellDowntowns across America have been turned into "food deserts" as grocery stores move out. Don and John talk with Mike Mitchell, who is working on a solution by setting up a non-profit grocery and general merchandise store in one Pennsylvania downtown.2020-08-2740 minThe Musical InnertubeDon and John talk "food deserts" with Mike MitchellDowntowns across America have been turned into "food deserts" as grocery stores move out. Don and John talk with Mike Mitchell, who is working on a solution by setting up a non-profit grocery and general merchandise store in one Pennsylvania downtown.2020-08-2740 min
The Musical InnertubeDon and John talk hurricanes with Carl Parker of the Weather ChannelWe're heading into the peak of the hurricane season, and forecasters are saying it will be very active this year. Don and John talk with Weather Channel severe storm expert Carl Parker about that forecast and the warmer ocean waters that are a contributing factor.2020-08-1341 minThe Musical InnertubeDon and John talk hurricanes with Carl Parker of the Weather ChannelWe're heading into the peak of the hurricane season, and forecasters are saying it will be very active this year. Don and John talk with Weather Channel severe storm expert Carl Parker about that forecast and the warmer ocean waters that are a contributing factor.2020-08-1341 min
The Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk COVID-19 vaccines with Dr. Paul OffitHow close are we to seeing a vaccine for the coronavirus? John and Don talk with a man who has created and researched a number of vaccines, Dr. Paul Offit.2020-08-0624 minThe Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk COVID-19 vaccines with Dr. Paul OffitHow close are we to seeing a vaccine for the coronavirus? John and Don talk with a man who has created and researched a number of vaccines, Dr. Paul Offit.2020-08-0624 min
The Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk with California news anchor Nick Roman about COVID-19John and Don talk with Nick Roman, a Los Angeles-area news anchor, about the effects of the coronavirus on California - a state that once looked to be flattening the curve, but has recently seen a huge spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases.2020-07-2338 minThe Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk with California news anchor Nick Roman about COVID-19John and Don talk with Nick Roman, a Los Angeles-area news anchor, about the effects of the coronavirus on California - a state that once looked to be flattening the curve, but has recently seen a huge spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases.2020-07-2338 min
The Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk with author Katherine HillJohn and Don talk with author Katherine Hill, whose new book, "A Short Move," follows the career of a football player and the family and friends that surround him. There's even some discussion about his brain. (Don was slightly disappointed that it has nothing to do with zombies.)2020-07-1641 minThe Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk with author Katherine HillJohn and Don talk with author Katherine Hill, whose new book, "A Short Move," follows the career of a football player and the family and friends that surround him. There's even some discussion about his brain. (Don was slightly disappointed that it has nothing to do with zombies.)2020-07-1641 min
The Musical InnertubeDon and John talk with Nell McCormack AbomDon and John talk with Nell McCormack Abom, journalist and head of her own public relations firm, about the state of the media, television news, small business in the time of pandemic, and the perfect Pennsylvania vacation spot.2020-07-0946 minThe Musical InnertubeDon and John talk with Nell McCormack AbomDon and John talk with Nell McCormack Abom, journalist and head of her own public relations firm, about the state of the media, television news, small business in the time of pandemic, and the perfect Pennsylvania vacation spot.2020-07-0946 min
The Musical InnertubeDon and John talk with radio personality and musician Glenn HamiltonDon and John invite you to meet Glenn Hamilton, a radio personality and Program Director, who talks about the now and the future of radio, both of which hold surprises. Also, Glenn talks about being a musician in the time of pandemic.2020-07-0242 minThe Musical InnertubeDon and John talk with radio personality and musician Glenn HamiltonDon and John invite you to meet Glenn Hamilton, a radio personality and Program Director, who talks about the now and the future of radio, both of which hold surprises. Also, Glenn talks about being a musician in the time of pandemic.2020-07-0242 min
The Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk with reporter Kristen Graham about Philadelphia protestsJohn and Don talk with Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Kristen Graham about her experiences covering a Black Lives Matter protest. Kristen talked to protesters about their reasons for taking to the streets, and has an unexpected up-close-and-personal encounter with the police.2020-06-2521 minThe Musical InnertubeJohn and Don talk with reporter Kristen Graham about Philadelphia protestsJohn and Don talk with Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Kristen Graham about her experiences covering a Black Lives Matter protest. Kristen talked to protesters about their reasons for taking to the streets, and has an unexpected up-close-and-personal encounter with the police.2020-06-2521 min
The Musical InnertubeDon and John get dangerous with Darkwing's Dad, Tad StonesDon and John get dangerous with Tad Stones, who worked for Disney animation at the dawn of TV's Disney Afternoon. Hear stories about the development of Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers (originally supposed to be mice!) and the origin story of Tad's creation, Darkwing Duck!2020-06-1853 minThe Musical InnertubeDon and John get dangerous with Darkwing's Dad, Tad StonesDon and John get dangerous with Tad Stones, who worked for Disney animation at the dawn of TV's Disney Afternoon. Hear stories about the development of Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers (originally supposed to be mice!) and the origin story of Tad's creation, Darkwing Duck!2020-06-1853 min
The Musical InnertubeA Musical Innertube Chat with Carrie RickeyJohn Timpane and Don Rooney ask movie critic Carrie Rickey what films she'd recommend watching during the coronavirus lockdown. You'll hear about everything from current Netflix offerings to legendary silent films. And, to prove it's in the genes, Carrie's daughter weighs in about the latest Scooby-Doo movie!2020-06-1148 minThe Musical InnertubeA Musical Innertube Chat with Carrie RickeyJohn Timpane and Don Rooney ask movie critic Carrie Rickey what films she'd recommend watching during the coronavirus lockdown. You'll hear about everything from current Netflix offerings to legendary silent films. And, to prove it's in the genes, Carrie's daughter weighs in about the latest Scooby-Doo movie!2020-06-1148 min
The Musical InnertubeA Musical Innertube talk with Mat KaplanDon Rooney and John Timpane talk with Mat Kaplan of the Planetary Society about all things stellar (including their time together in college radio). Mat talks about what to look for when star- or planet-gazing, the pitfalls of daytime stargazing, why it's important to get men and women on the moon and Mars, and whether or not Klingons appreciate "I Love Lucy." 2020-06-0433 minThe Musical InnertubeA Musical Innertube talk with Mat KaplanDon Rooney and John Timpane talk with Mat Kaplan of the Planetary Society about all things stellar (including their time together in college radio). Mat talks about what to look for when star- or planet-gazing, the pitfalls of daytime stargazing, why it's important to get men and women on the moon and Mars, and whether or not Klingons appreciate "I Love Lucy." 2020-06-0433 min